Day 1 Shanghai → Shaoxing → Shijing Reservoir → Taoyanling Ancient Trail → Shanghai
All day
7:30 Gather at the designated location of China-TravelNote and sign in.
Departing at 7:45 sharp, with interactive onboard activities and itinerary introductions, there was laughter and joy all the way!
We arrived at Shijing Reservoir around 11:00 and started strolling along the lakeside greenway. Shijing Reservoir was particularly beautiful in autumn, with ripples on the calm lake water and birds flying and pond cypresses in the distance.
The final stop is Metasequoia Lake, where a dense forest of Metasequoia trees teems with birds. The vast expanse of Metasequoia trees is particularly tranquil and alluring in autumn. Wandering through the woods, stepping on the soft, fallen leaves, hugging the tall, upright Metasequoia trees, looking up at the golden and fiery red trees, breathing in the fresh, invigorating air, I place all the beauty of autumn here.
The entire journey was about 5 kilometers. We had lunch along the way and the tourists shared their own food.
At 2:00 PM, we began our hike along the Taoyanling Ancient Trail, flanked by lush bamboo forests, a verdant landscape. Stepping on the fallen leaves, a symbol of autumn's beauty, we savored the warmth and leisure of this crisp, clear air. The breeze caressed our faces, bringing us close to nature. As we ascended and descended, the undulating mountain ridgeline loomed in the distance, and the joy of hiking filled us. Before we knew it, we had reached our destination.
16:00 Return to the bus and return to Shanghai.
We arrived at the departure point in Shanghai around 19:00. Everyone was still reluctant to leave and kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes!
